Saint Ann's Parish strives to provide for the needs of parishioners and non-parishioners alike through the work of its committees made up of individuals like you. This notice is to provide information about each group, to invite parishioners of all ages to offer their talents to advance the work of these groups, and to encourage those who have particular needs to avail themselves of the services provided by these committees. Please let us hear from you!

***Ministry Spotlight: Bereavement Ministry
This team works with grieving families to plan funerals and provide pastoral support during the grieving period. We also need people to help Fr. Paul during funeral Masses.

***TIC FUNERAL GUIDE 2023


***MUSIC FOR FUNERALS

Eucharistic Ministers to the Homebound/Nursing Homes
We have a small team of Eucharistic ministers who regularly visit those who are homebound and some of the local nursing homes to bring Communion and provide pastoral care. We would like to expand this group and better coordinate the team to better minister to this population.

Family Life Ministry
The Ministry is being revived after being dormant for several years. It will be responsible for planning events for our families, including fun activities, parent formation nights and service projects

ALTAR SERVERS WANTED
This year we are bringing back altar servers. Any child in grade 3 or higher is welcome as are any adults who would like to serve in this role. There will be a training session on October 22 after the 9:30 Mass. Please email Matt Brady to sign up. If you can't make the training, that's ok, just email Matt to make an alternate time to meet.

The Together in Christ Collaborative CHOIR wants you!
You do not have to read music. You do not have to have experience. You do not have to audition. If you sing along from the congregation on Sundays then you are qualified!

Rehearsals will begin on Thursday nights in September.

For more info contact our music director, Rich at richcesarini@gmail.com.

*** Disciples of Hospitality

Our collaborative Disciples of Hospitality play an important role in our parishes by creating opportunities for parishioners to socialize and get to know each other. As we start the new year, we are looking to work on new ways to make this happen.

All parishioners are welcome to join us.

For questions, please email or call Matt in the office.

CATHOLIC WOMEN'S GROUP
The Catholic Women's Group will start meeting again. Our first meeting will be on Wednesday, March 8th. beginning with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at 12:00 noon at Saint John. All are welcome, bring a friend!

For more information, contact Jeanne MacDonald - 508-807-1823

DIRECTOR OF MINISTRIES

ALTAR SERVERS

Are parish youth who aid the priest in celebrating Mass. We ask you complete a short period of instruction. Please call (508) 586-4880 to learn when the next session will be.

EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS

Offer the Eucharist to parishioners during weekend Mass. Eucharistic Ministers must be weekly worshiping Roman Catholics with a special devotion to the Catholic Church and the sacraments, especially the Holy Eucharist. We ask that you complete a short period of instruction. Please call (508) 586-4880 to learn when the next session will be.

GREETERS AND USHERS

Help people to their pew and with other concerns during Mass. Please call (508) 586-4880 to volunteer.

LECTORS

Through Baptism, Confirmation and weekly worship at Mass we are all called to be witnesses of God's word in the world. Lectors do this in a special way by entering into an intimate relationship with the sacred texts central to the worship life of the community. Drawing closer to our God who speaks through the Scriptures is an invitation this ministry offers to you. Duties are to read God's word during assigned weekend Liturgies. We ask that you complete a short period of instruction. Please call (508) 586-4880 to learn when the next session will be.

MUSIC MINISTERS

Children's Choir
The Children's Choir sings Sunday at designated 10:30 am Masses during the school year. Rehearsals are Monday nights from 6-7, as scheduled. Any child who has received First Holy Communion is welcome to participate. Children who play an instrument are also welcome. Children who are unable to make a weekly commitment may join us seasonally for Christmas and Easter. The Children's choir also sings at the First Communion Masses.

Teen Choir
The Teen Choir sings at the Sunday 6 pm Teen Mass, as scheduled. Rehearsal time is at 5 pm, prior to Mass. The Teen Choir also sings on Christmas Eve Mass and for Confirmation Masses.

Adult Choir
The Adult Choir sings at select Masses. Rehearsal times are usually one hour prior to Mass. The choir also meets Monday evenings during Advent and Lent in preparation for Christmas Eve and The Paschal Triduum.

Please contact our Collaborative Music Director, Rich Cesarini, at 508-586-4880 to join one of the Choirs.